Metro Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Nager, Stuart	Running With Scissors: The Basics of Improvisation (Beginners Class)	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	If you have been afraid of doing improv or are just starting out (or need a refresher) this is the workshop for you. Led in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere, discover the Yes And inside of yourself. Improvisation is more than the games. We all can improvise. Discover the creative side inside yourself. Totally hands on and interactive...and fun! Improvisation has many theater and life lesson applications; come explore them!	$351- $500
Levin, Ira	Eat Real Food!	Health & Fitness- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A partipatory program that places you in the middle of a Veggie Western as Billy (a kid!) faces a brussel sprout at high noon. Sing! Sing! with the Coconut King and be inspired to East Real Food - all with a healthy dose of nutritional humor that will encourage everyone to gather together in the heart of the house - The Kitchen.	$351- $500
Barton, Laine	The Brooklyn Bridge - Puppets, Magic,	History, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Puppetry	The Brooklyn Bridge, a circus-magic adventure. While the Brooklyn Bridge was being built, PT Barnum was also building his circus world. The story of the Brooklyn Bridge is told through the eyes of a circus performer, who tells the story using magic, puppets and circus.	$351- $500
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	THE LAST DRAGON ON EARTH by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre	Performing Arts- Puppetry	For as long as anyone can remember, princes have killed dragons and rescued princesses. But what happens if the princess doesn’t need rescuing — and the dragon to be killed is the very last one on Earth? Learning to live together in peace is the theme of this modern fairytale, which is also a wonderful introduction to the concept of species extinction. It is brought to life by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre with their trademark blend of beautiful puppets, fabulous scenery, and hysterically funny action.	$501- $1000
Edgecomb, Diane	A Fire In My Heart: Kurdish Folktales	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Folktales: Based around Diane's new book of Kurdish folktales, this program introduces students and families to this pivotal Middle Eastern culture. Diane will present Kurdish stories she collected firsthand including The Lie a humorous story about a tall tale contest between an Uncle and his nephew, Fatima, the Kurdish Cinderella story and tales of how the moon and the Milky Way came to be. A map, anecdotes of her collecting experience and traditional dress and dance round out our exploration of this little known culture. Notice in the Salem News-2007 'How fun and exciting to have you visit Pine Point School! And, I have to tell you that I have heard such wonderful comments since the assembly. You inspired questions and comments all over campus and you were a hit with both students and faculty alike. Diane, I am in awe of your courage, and can't thank you enough for sharing your stories with us. With fond regard, Sandy Pereira, Cultural Enrichment, Pine Point School, CT'	$351- $500
Rowe, Elizabeth	Spooky Stories around the Campfire	Performing Arts- Storytelling	Depending upon the ages of audience, stories range from "Gently Scary Stories," to "Stories to Make You Shiver" to "Creepy Ghost Tales of Today and Yesterday." They include tales from international folklore, participatory tales, historic accounts and short stories from literature.	$201- $350
Jeffers, David	A Clown Is Born	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Juggling, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Did you ever wonder what is was like to become a clown? Watch, as my wife Kathleen becomes CoCo the clown right in front of your audience. Listen to the oohs and ahhs as she puts on all that sticky make-up. CoCo also explains how clowning started. You'll just love this presentation. This is a great program for children afraid of clowns because they learn that it's just a regular person with make-up on.	$201- $350
MacGregor, Grian	The Ivy Vine Players Puppet Theater	Nature- Gardening, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Visual Arts- Other	The Ivy Vine Players Puppet Theater is a one-woman show with a cast of over 75 handmade puppets. Each one has been individually crafted from recycled materials, so that Uncle Walter's bathrobe appears suitably well-worn, and Nana's muddy garden boots have a familiar feel. The show is a blend of song and story,; you'll leave humming the tunes, and remembering tales of being kind to the earth and each other. Puppet-making workshops are available to follow the show ($175). We provide most materials and teach puppetry skills. NEW! Autobiographical shadow puppet workshop for kids 8 years and up.	$351- $500
Puppetry, Prevention Through	The Feelings Garden	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Through creative puppets, children's finger plays, and music children learn healthy ways to express their feelings (happy, sad, scared, mad, calm etc.)	$201- $350
Ulz, Ivan	Ivan Ulz, Songs From the Old School	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Ivan Ulz is a children's folk singer, performing classic songs and stories from the 1940s and 50s -- as well as his own original songs -- on voice and guitar. His program is interactive and filled with movement and dancing. Highlights include his nation-wide hit song "Fire Truck!" (published as a Sing-And-Read book by Scholastic). Ivan's music is geared for preschoolers, but it's catchy enough to keep the whole family singing along.	$201- $350

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.